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15. Because Republicans are holding up the money we need to process their release.

Mon Apr 29, 2013, 12:16 PM

Apr 2013

Republicans have nothing to gain by allowing the release of these people, so they will continue to block our ability to release them.

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Why are we holding detainees in GitMo for over a decade without charges? [View all] KansDem Apr 2013 OP

Because we have tormented them for a decade and we are afraid SoCalDem Apr 2013 #1

Lead, Follow, or Get Outta The Way dipsydoodle Apr 2013 #2

Like, tell the truth! Coyotl Apr 2013 #4

Yep.. They would become media stars on Al Jazeera SoCalDem Apr 2013 #5

And every other media outlet worldwide. Coyotl Apr 2013 #6

I was suspecting this... KansDem Apr 2013 #9

Almost none of them have been held a decade. former9thward Apr 2013 #14

" they were selected because of their knowledge" dixiegrrrrl Apr 2013 #16

Because the USG abandoned its principles and the rule of law. Coyotl Apr 2013 #3

Yes and no think Apr 2013 #12

That is a dirty, filthy lie AngryAmish Apr 2013 #8

Republicans in charge in the House. Even if Dems have a slim majority. librechik Apr 2013 #10

Republicans would rather they all die off. Life Long Dem Apr 2013 #11